Karate Kid (Val Armorr) is a superhero appearing in the DC Comics universe, primarily as a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes.

[1] The extent of his skill is so great that he can severely damage various types of hard material with a single blow and was briefly able to hold his own against Superboy through what he called "Super Karate".

[2] The character appeared in Shooter's first published story, along with other new members of the Legion of Super-Heroes: Princess Projectra, Ferro Lad, and Nemesis Kid.

Japan's greatest hero Sensei Toshiaki (White Crane) kills Black Dragon for his crimes, adopts Val, and trains him in martial arts.

[7] In One Year Later and Countdown to Final Crisis, the pre-Zero Hour Karate Kid resurfaces and is brainwashed into believing that he is the villain Trident.

[12] In the series, Karate Kid attempts to prove to King Voxv of Orando that he is worthy of marrying Princess Projectra.